Whim W'Him Seattle Contemporary Dance
Performing ArtsWashington, United States11-50 Employees
Whim W’Him Seattle Contemporary Dance is a Seattle-based performing arts company founded in 2009 that presents contemporary dance through collaborations with artists from around the world. The organization pursues artistic work that invites audiences to imagine new possibilities and considers art as something accessible to everyone. Whim W’Him performs at venues such as Cornish Playhouse at Seattle Center and Vashon Center for The Arts, and also tours to reach wider communities in the region. The company has earned multiple regional awards recognizing its contribution to dance, including TeenTix Best Dance Organization (2017) and Seattle Weekly Readers Best Dance Company (2017), along with the Seattle Mayor’s Arts Award (2012) and Best Arts Organization (2011). In 2019, Whim W’Him announced the appointment of Keri Kellerman as Executive Director, reflecting leadership continuity as the organization continues its programming.